Stanton man dies in crash into concrete sign

A Stanton man died Tuesday after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a sign at a Long Beach intersection, authorities said.

Officers responding to reports of a crash at Pacific Coast Highway and Anaheim Streets shortly after 6:30 a.m. found a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse on top of a large concrete and steel commercial office building sign, a statement from the Long Beach Police Department said.

The driver of the vehicle, who authorities identified as Trevor Stevens, 27, of Stanton, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Based on their initial investigation, detectives believe Stevens was driving northbound on PCH when he sideswiped another vehicle, veered into oncoming traffic, then drove onto the sidewalk and into the sign.

No other injuries were reported. Authorities have not determined whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Long Beach detective Brian Watt at 562-570-7355, or to submit anonymous tips to 1-800-222-TIPS or www.lacrimestoppers.org.